What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship - Business & Content position at mlbevents?
Major League Baseball’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide exceptional students interested in a career in sports with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the diverse business operations of baseball. Those selected will gain invaluable work experience through challenging project assignments, information sessions hosted by MLB senior management, and various developmental events.
Program Overview:
The summer program runs from June 8th to August 7th, 2026 and requires a commitment of 9 weeks. Program will be primarily based out of our New York City office.
The following are the departments available accepting intern applications for Summer 2026 Program:
- Baseball & Softball Development
- Content
- Design (please include portfolio with resume)
- E-Commerce
- Events
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Photography
- Social Impact
- Social Media
- Sponsorship
- Ticketing
The internship application period will remain open until Dec 19, 2025.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Rising college senior, recent graduate or graduate-level student
- Some previous work experience (part-time, internship or volunteer) related to the department(s) of interest is strongly preferred
- Excellent academic standing
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour*
*Your pay rate will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.
Please Note:
- MLB does not provide any form of relocation/housing assistance. Once hired, you will be responsible for securing your accommodations for the duration of the program.
- Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual phone inquiries or follow-up emails. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly.
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!